Is weight stigma associated with physical activity? A systematic review.

Rebecca L Pearl Thomas A Wadden John Michael Jakicic

Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2021)

Weight teasing, everyday discrimination, and internalization were associated with reduced PA. However, associations were inconsistent and often indirect. Future studies should include objective PA measures with larger samples and longitudinal assessments.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
weight loss
weight gain
mental health
mental illness
hiv aids
current status
cross sectional
body weight
human immunodeficiency virus